The District has several programs intended to ensure on-street parking is accessible to residents and visitors with disabilities.

Reserved On Street Parking for Residents with Disabilities

Residents with disabilities who live in a single family dwelling and meet certain other requirements can apply to have an on street parking space reserved for them.

To get more information on this program and to apply for a reserved space please contact us at parking.ddot@dc.gov.

ADA Accessible Meters and Spaces for Persons with Disabilities

The District Department of Transportation is currently designating two (2) ADA accessible parking meters for every block face that is governed by parking meter equipment. These meters are designated by a blue dome and signify that they are compliant with the following criteria.

"Accessible parking meter" and "accessible on-street parking meter" shall mean a parking meter with the following characteristics:

1. All operable parts, including but not limited to slots for payment, no higher than 48" from the ground;
2. The operable parts and meter face directed at an accessible route; and
3. A box of ground space free of obstacles and measuring at least 30" x 48" aligned for forward or parallel approach to the operable parts and meter

All new meter installations, multispace metering devices and new metering technologies employed by the Department will be accessible by persons with disabilities.

These spaces are not reserved for use only by persons with disabilities. They are simply marked in a manner that easily identifies them as being compliant with the ADA requirements.

Disability Parking Permits and Tags

Disability parking permits, placards and vehicle tags are offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Use the following link for more information or see the form below.

• Parking Decals & Permits for Vehicles Used by Persons with Disabilities

Related Services

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